Job Description

Job Title: Unqualified Secondary Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic secondary school team. In this role, you will support teachers in the delivery of lessons, assist students with their learning, and help maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in education while working closely with students to support their academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting students with their learning activities.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students who require additional help.
• Help with classroom management and maintaining a positive, focused environment.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials and resources.
• Support students in their academic work and encourage active participation.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and behaviour.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN) when required.

Ideal Candidate:

• A passion for working with young people and helping them succeed academically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support teachers in a classroom setting.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students' learning.
• Previous experience working with young people, either in a classroom or other educational setting, is desirable but not essential.

If you are looking to start a career in education and are eager to support students' learning and development, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'